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And the current owners of his shop have led the tributes to the pensioner who had a ‘fantastic sense of humour’ and a ‘zest for life’.

Russell Jones, who runs Robinsons of Bawtry and is a lifelong friend of Mr Robinson, said: “It is with much sadness that we had to say our goodbyes to Tony, many years earlier than anyone hoped.

“It has always been, and will remain, an honour to carry on the legacy of his store and also the amazing fundraising work that he has done over the years through the Robinsons charity fashion show that he established.”

He died aged 66

The fashion show, which he set up in memory of his late wife, has raised more than £350,000 since its inception more than 25 years ago.

The money has been handed out to a number of local charities, including Yorkshire Cancer Research.